Elgin Mental Health Center former employee charged with identity theft
A former employee of the Illinois Department of Human Services, Elgin Mental Health Center has been charged with identity theft.
A former employee of the Illinois Department of Human Services, Elgin Mental Health Center has been charged with identity theft.
Suburban man charged with stalking
A 32-year-old Elgin man is accused of stalking a woman with whom he once had a relationship.
A 32-year-old Elgin man is accused of stalking a woman with whom he once had a relationship.
Man pleads guity in Elgin crash that killed 2
A Glendale Heights man pleaded guilty to drunk driving Thursday in a 2019 crash that killed two people in northwest suburban Elgin.
A Glendale Heights man pleaded guilty to drunk driving Thursday in a 2019 crash that killed two people in northwest suburban Elgin.
$1M bail for Elgin man facing child pornography charges
Jose J. Chavez-Hernandez, 51, is charged with three counts of possessing child pornography, two counts of reproducing child pornography and one count of disseminating child pornography, all felonies.
Jose J. Chavez-Hernandez, 51, is charged with three counts of possessing child pornography, two counts of reproducing child pornography and one count of disseminating child pornography, all felonies.
2 men accused of selling meth in west suburb
Two men are accused of selling methamphetamine in west suburban Elgin.
Two men are accused of selling methamphetamine in west suburban Elgin.
Remains found near NC campsite belonged to Elgin man
Officials have identified a man whose remains were found scattered near a campsite in the North Carolina portion of Great Smoky Mountains National Park as a bear lurked nearby.
Officials have identified a man whose remains were found scattered near a campsite in the North Carolina portion of Great Smoky Mountains National Park as a bear lurked nearby.
Man charged with illegal gun possession after Elgin traffic stop
A man is facing felony weapons charges after a traffic stop Monday in northwest suburban Elgin.
A man is facing felony weapons charges after a traffic stop Monday in northwest suburban Elgin.
Suburban restaurant owner allegedly took $170K in PPP loans after laying off staff
A suburban restaurant owner allegedly took a $176,000 government coronavirus stimulus loan a month after laying off staff and being evicted from her Elgin restaurant’s location.
A suburban restaurant owner allegedly took a $176,000 government coronavirus stimulus loan a month after laying off staff and being evicted from her Elgin restaurant’s location.
Elgin man charged with animal torture after dog is euthanized from extensive injuries
Kane County prosecutors allege that Gonzalo Villagomez inflicted "severe and extensive" injuries to a 2-year-old female Rottweiler mix from July 9 to July 10.
Kane County prosecutors allege that Gonzalo Villagomez inflicted "severe and extensive" injuries to a 2-year-old female Rottweiler mix from July 9 to July 10.
$1 million bail for driver accused of killing woman on bike in Elgin police chase
A 28-year-old Elgin man faces a count of reckless homicide after fleeing police in a car on Tuesday and striking two bicyclists, one fatally, in the west suburb.
A 28-year-old Elgin man faces a count of reckless homicide after fleeing police in a car on Tuesday and striking two bicyclists, one fatally, in the west suburb.
Woman on bicycle fatally struck by driver fleeing police in Elgin
Sandra Sampey was riding a bike about when she was fatally hit at Raymond Drive and Purify Road
Sandra Sampey was riding a bike about when she was fatally hit at Raymond Drive and Purify Road
Freeport resident sentenced 11 years for sexually assaulting a child
James “Jamie” Boots was found guilty of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child in January, according to the Kane County state’s attorney’s office. The attacks happened while Boots lived in Elgin.
James “Jamie” Boots was found guilty of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child in January, according to the Kane County state’s attorney’s office. The attacks happened while Boots lived in Elgin.
Elgin man charged with beating, robbing homeless man
An Elgin man is accused of beating and robbing a homeless man Monday in the west suburb.
An Elgin man is accused of beating and robbing a homeless man Monday in the west suburb.
Elgin's District U-46 considers hybrid framework for reopening schools this fall
District U-46 Superintendent Tony Sanders talks about their plans for reopening schools this fall.
District U-46 Superintendent Tony Sanders talks about their plans for reopening schools this fall.
Pair charged in string of attacks in Elgin
A man and a woman are facing charges after allegedly beating multiple people earlier this month during a crime spree in west suburban Elgin.
A man and a woman are facing charges after allegedly beating multiple people earlier this month during a crime spree in west suburban Elgin.
Elgin church draws ire of Gov. Pritzker with decision to open ahead of state mandate
Jeremy Dys, attorney from First Liberty Institute, talks about why Northwest Bible Baptist Church refuses to adhere to Gov. Pritzker's ban on gatherings of 10 or more people.
Jeremy Dys, attorney from First Liberty Institute, talks about why Northwest Bible Baptist Church refuses to adhere to Gov. Pritzker's ban on gatherings of 10 or more people.
Elgin church plans to reopen this month, defying governor's order
Lawyers for a church in Elgin say it is their constitutional right to meet, even during a pandemic.
Lawyers for a church in Elgin say it is their constitutional right to meet, even during a pandemic.
Man accused of pointing gun in Elgin road rage, DUI case
A man is facing DUI and weapons charges after a road rage incident last month in northwest suburban Elgin.
A man is facing DUI and weapons charges after a road rage incident last month in northwest suburban Elgin.
Elgin man charged with beating, choking partner
Xavier L. Pruitt has been released on bail on felony charges of aggravated domestic battery, unlawful restraint and a misdemeanor count of domestic battery, the Kane County state’s attorney’s office said in a statement.
Xavier L. Pruitt has been released on bail on felony charges of aggravated domestic battery, unlawful restraint and a misdemeanor count of domestic battery, the Kane County state’s attorney’s office said in a statement.
Man charged with dealing meth in Elgin
He is being held at the Kane County Jail on $100,000 bail and is scheduled to appear in court April 22.
He is being held at the Kane County Jail on $100,000 bail and is scheduled to appear in court April 22.